Georgia, Racha: description, history and attractions

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Racha-one of the most beautiful areas of Georgia. Its picturesque nature difficult to describe, much better, of course, to see with my own eyes.

Surroundings

Georgian Switzerland Racha-Lechkhumi – that is as rightly called this a historical region that stretches in the upper reaches of the Rioni river. The center of this Paradise of nature is the city of Ambrolauri.

Let's describe the area, which boasts all of Georgia. Racha centuries ago was an area that was under the protectorate of the king of Imereti. In the early nineteenth century it became part of the Russian Empire. Now this is the area Anskogo and Ambrolauri districts of Georgia.

Cathedral Nikortsmind

In addition to the amazing beauty of mountain scenery, Racha will delight tourists of the ancient Orthodox shrines.

Racha Georgia how to get

In the first place is the Cathedral in the Nikortsmind. This cross-domed Church, built in the eleventh century, fascinates the traveler with its stone walls decorated with unique ancient frescoes and carvings. Bas-relief compositions depict famous scenes from the Bible: judgment day, the exaltation of the cross, the Transfiguration, and separate figures of saints.

Racha Georgia attractions

The Beautiful arched entrance to the Church, a narrow and high Windows give the severe and majestic look to the building. Particularly impressive is the beauty of the dome inside the temple.

Barakoni Church of the mother of God

What to see those who are interested in Georgia, Racha? Another temple, which is also a monument of architecture, is located in the village Tsesi. It was erected in 1753.

Georgia Racha

The Barakoni Church of the mother of God built on the rock that towers over the river Rioni. The construction has the shape of a cross with right angles. No additions the Church has not. The magnificence of the exterior stone walls, richly carved, is not inferior to the interior of the Church. Slender stone building with a blue roof looks spectacular amidst a sea of green foliage.

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Fortress Minda

Near the aforementioned temple are the ruins of the fortress of Minda. Historians have not determined the exact date of construction of the temple. But saying that it existed already in the tenth century. Later it was the residence of the local rulers. According to the legend, it was here that the childhood of the great Georgian Queen Tamar.

Racha (Georgia): sights

Fans of medieval architecture will be very interesting to visit the castles of Query, Bugeuli, Patara They Labuci. Those full of harsh, and at the same time of exquisite beauty, surviving in the time of the construction look stunning mountains in the background.

Doctors have temples not only the Orthodox denomination. In the city They are is a synagogue built in 1895. Here is the center of the Jewish community in Georgia. In addition to these synagogues, travelers curious to explore the Museum, which tells about the history of the city, once the capital of the whole of Racha. Expositions of the Museum are very diverse: from archaeological finds to verify the architectural features of the temples built in the tenth century, at the dawn of the early middle ages.

The Next city, certainly deserves the attention of tourists, is Ambrolauri. In the seventeenth century it was the residence of the Imeretian kings. Deserves the attention of travelers is the Museum of fine arts.

“Cvancara”

In Ambrolauri is a monument to guilt «Cvancara”. It is a huge bottle, located on the main square of the city. This wine has become a kind of hallmark of the region. Originally it was called the “Kipianevskim”. For the names of the princes Kipiani, who in 1907 introduced the wine at the prestigious competition in Belgium. The wine made a splash. It took the prize for first place. And Georgia topped the list of the best wine-producing countries. Over time, this variety became known as “Cvancara”. The name of the village in which the grapes grow “Aleksandrouli” and “mujuretuli” that are used for making this wine.

Thermal springs

The magnificent nature, amazing healthy mountain air is not all that rich Georgia. Racha – this is a very interesting area. There are a lot of unique healing sources. Mineral water, some of them are rich in sulphur content, are located near resorts Hidenari, Bugeuli, Sartuani, Moishe, Kosuke, Shovi, Utsera. In addition to healing drink, these places are a marvelous paradises. In the village of Utsera, where the eponymous Spa resort, vacationers can explore the Church of St. George built in the middle ages. And near

There are ruins of three churches. The unique nature of the mountainous region and gives even the ruins of a poetic beautiful view.

The Shaori reservoir

Luxury natural attraction of the region is the Shaori reservoir.

Georgian Switzerland Racha Lechkhumi

Quiet, clean water surface in a stunning and framed by forested mountains - mountain range Nakerala and mountains Sacalici. This Alpine pond, around which there are numerous sinkholes and wells.

Rioni River

What you should look for those who are interested in Georgia? Racha is rich in water attractions. For example, the Rioni river. Strong, powerful, with crystal clear water. To fully enjoy the beauty of the Rioni and tourists can make rafting on the river. This, undoubtedly, will interest fans of extreme sports.

Georgia trip to Racha

The Unique mountain landscapes, combining snow-capped peaks, towering over the forests, is decorated with waterfalls. Valleys and gorges, lush vegetation, and streams rushing down from the mountains rivers.

Racha (Georgia): how to get there?

To get to this scenic region is possible only by road. One of the routes is from the village of Terjola, Tkibuli through to Ambrolauri in the beautiful paved road. You can use linear minibus from Tbilisi or Kutaisi (again to Ambrolauri).

Conclusion

Now you know what is interesting about Georgia. Trip to Racha – it is a journey that must be done. Because this region is very beautiful and interesting.

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